Citation

Mitchell AM, Wesner S, Brownson L, Gale DD, Garand L, Havill A. J. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2006; 19(3): 130-136.

Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA corrected USA. ammi@pitt.edu

Erratum On

J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs 2007;20(2):136

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6171.2006.00060.x

PMID

16913962

PMCID

PMC2864076

Abstract

TOPIC: While bereavement is considered by many to be among the most stressful life events, it becomes even more distressing when it is related to the suicide of a loved one. Further, the death of a parent is traumatic for anyone, but it may be especially intensified for young children. This points to a strong need for the recognition and treatment of psychiatric and social problems associated with childhood bereavement. PURPOSE AND SOURCES: The purpose of this paper is to review the literature and present a synopsis of the psychosocial outcomes of childhood suicide survivor bereavement and outline communication issues that emerge when talking with young suicide survivors. CONCLUSIONS: A case is made to develop and test interventions designed to meet the mental health needs of this important group of individuals.

Language: en